1. Pharynx: a tube-like passageway at the top of the throat that receives air, food, and liquids from the mouth or nose. 2. Epiglottis: a flap of tissue at the lower end of the pharynx that keeps food and liquid from entering the rest of the respiratory system.
Explanation:
Pharynx, (Greek: “throat”) cone-shaped passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the esophagus and larynx. The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory and digestive functions. Thick fibres of muscle and connective tissue attach the pharynx to the base of the skull and surrounding structures.
